Pick A Good Book » Middle Grade
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Debbie Shakespeare Smith reviews Middle-Grade books and audiobooks and also shares excerpts from new releases in this part of her blog. Explore wonderful, informative, and at times, whimsical stories with her in Pick A Good Book. Debbie is a passionate book lover and likes to encourage others to follow as well.
Pick A Good Book » Middle Grade
10M ago
A Magical Message That Kids Will Love WHAT IT’S ABOUT
Poppy Woodlock believes in magic, but so far, she hasn’t found any. It’s been two weeks since her parents moved their family to Oregon to undertake their biggest project yet: revitalizing the once-grand Lark-Hayes Manor. Her older brother instantly found his place, but after being thrown into middle school midyear, Poppy is feeling…invisible. So she retreats to where she’s always felt most at home: books and magic. And if the fantastic and supernatural exist, certainly they can be found in this mysterious old estate.
A late-night pro ..read more
Pick A Good Book » Middle Grade
1y ago
Hope and Resilience A Must Read ABOUT THE BOOK
A young boy struggles with body image in this poignant middle grade journey to self-acceptance told through prose, verse, and illustration.
Will is the only round kid in a school full of string beans. So he hides…in baggy jeans and oversized hoodies, in the back row during class, and anywhere but the cafeteria during lunch. But shame isn’t the only feeling that dominates Will’s life. He’s also got a crush on a girl named Jules who knows he doesn’t have a chance with—string beans only date string beans—but he can’t help wondering what if?
Will ..read more
Pick A Good Book » Middle Grade
1y ago
With Special Guest Post
I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the 1-2-3-4, I DECLARE A THUMB WAR by Lisi Harrison & Daniel Kraus Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours.
Make sure to enter the giveaway!
About The Book:
Title: 1-2-3-4,
I DECLARE A THUMB WAR
Author: Lisi Harrison & Daniel Kraus
Pub. Date: September 6, 2022
Publisher: Union Square Kids
Formats: Hardcover, eBook, Audiobook
Pages: 256
Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Audible, B&N, iBooks, Kobo, TBD, Bookshop.org
Meet Whisper, Frannie, Sophie, Gemma, and Zuzu, f ..read more
Pick A Good Book » Middle Grade
1y ago
Blog Tour and Giveaway
I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the I KNOW YOU’RE LYING by Daphne Benedis-Grab Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours.
Make sure to enter the giveaway!
About The Book:
Title: I KNOW YOU’RE LYING
Author: Daphne Benedis-Grab
Pub. Date: September 6, 2022
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Formats: Hardcover, eBook
Pages: 240
Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, B&N, iBooks, Kobo, TBD, Bookshop.org
This twisty middle school thriller is One of Us is Lying meets Pretty Little Liars for ..read more
Pick A Good Book » Middle Grade
1y ago
Giveaway
HOW TO SPEAK ANIMAL by Aubre Andrus & Gabby Wild Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!
ABOUT THE BOOK
Title: HOW TO SPEAK ANIMAL
Author: Aubre Andrus & Gabby Wild
Pub. Date: August 16, 2022
Publisher: National Geographic Kids
Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
Pages: 176
Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, B&N, TBD, Bookshop.org
Learn about the secret language of wild animals in this exciting and informative guide from the experts who
brought you How to Speak Cat  ..read more